TRANSFERS BY LEAGUE

Speaking to reporters ahead of Wednesday's Supercup match against Bayern Munich, Klopp said: "When I broke the news to the team, I told them that it's not because they are frequently linked with other clubs but despite those links.

"One thing has nothing to do with the other. But should this somehow lead to it [the players staying beyond 2015], that wouldn't be so bad.

"That they keep getting linked to other clubs, and moreover with laughable transfer fees attached to their names, had nothing to do with it."

He said Reus had "made a huge step forward and become a leader" and added: "He has proven several times that he wants to take on more responsibility in the team."